Jaxson Karn was awarded the William, Betty Rae, and Erin Whitlock Memorial Scholarship for 2023.
Karn is the son of Jon and Chris Karn and is a 2023 graduate of Holdrege High School. He will attend the University of Nebraska-Kearney in the fall of 2023, majoring in business management.
He has been involved in many activities throughout his high school career including National Honor Society; Academic All-State; Thespians; One Act and Spring Musical; Tennis, Basketball, Golf and Soccer. He has also participated in Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA).
Karn has also been active in the community by participating in Backpack Blessings, Feed My Starving Children, and has been a Salvation Army Bell Ringer. He has helped with Optimist camps for kids and is currently coaching a 5th grade traveling basketball team.
He is the 30th recipient of the William, Betty Rae and Erin Whitlock Memorial Scholarship, which was initially set up in memory of Mr. and Mrs. William Whitlock, longtime residents of Holdrege. They owned and operated KUVR radio station and were very active in the community. Their children, Erin and Mike, established the scholarship in their name to assist a well-rounded and deserving student planning to continue their education at an institute of higher learning. Erin passed away in 2011 and her name was added to this scholarship.
